Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse emphasizes not having other gods before the Lord, but Joshua 22:23 asserts their altar is not for other gods.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
It states God is jealous and worshiping other gods is forbidden, contradicting the suspicion of the altar's purpose in Joshua 22:23.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Prohibits following other gods, highlighting the concern in Joshua 22:23 about intentions of worship.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:30-31
Warns against adopting practices for other gods, juxtaposing the defense in Joshua 22:23 against such actions.
Deuteronomy 12:30-31: Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. [by...: Heb. after them]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4
Illustrates hearts turning away to other gods, raising the fear justified in Joshua 22:23.
1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Advises not to provoke God by worshiping other gods, contrasting with the claim in Joshua 22:23.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:4
Reminds of no salvation from other gods, stressing the importance of exclusive worship questioned in Joshua 22:23.
Hosea 13:4: Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus quotes to worship only God, resonating with the altar controversy in Joshua 22:23.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:21
Talks about the impossibility of partaking with gods and the Lord, relating to the altar in Joshua 22:23.
1 Corinthians 10:21: Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.
Contradiction with James 4:4
Mentions friendship with the world as enmity with God, paralleling the warning against other gods in Joshua 22:23.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.